Barnsley named the UK's first Tech Town.
Barnsley has been designated the UK government's first Tech Town, with an 18-month plan to introduce AI across public services, education and local businesses.
2026/02/05
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Pill library set to be saved as council plans other closures
North Somerset Council proposes keeping Pill Library open after a public consultation that drew almost 5,000 responses, while Winscombe and Worle libraries remain set to close under planned budget cuts.
2026/02/05
Lung cancer found in symptom-free man after NHS screening
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed with lung cancer after a specialist NHS screening test despite having no symptoms, and the cancer was removed following early detection. The case was highlighted as the government launched a 10-year cancer strategy that includes expanded screening and diagnostic investment.
2026/02/05
Becoming a Black dad who can do his daughters' hair is an opportunity for bonding
A London father learns practical techniques from stylist Jennie Roberts to care for his mixed‑race daughters' curls, replacing painful routines with gentler tools and methods. The piece also notes a wider movement of Black fathers taking workshops to share hair care and connect with their children.
2026/02/05
Soup and pudding event set to return for local charities
The Manorbier Newton Fundraisers' annual Soup and Pudding event will be held on February 14 from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Lamphey Village Hall, with an £8 admission that includes soups, bread and cheese and a selection of puddings; all proceeds will go to local Pembrokeshire charities.
2026/02/05
School becomes first in Wales to sign smartphone-free parent pact.
Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School in Pembrokeshire has signed the Smartphone Free Childhood Parent Pact, reported as the first school in Wales to do so; the pact supports delaying smartphones until at least age 14 and social media access until 16.
2026/02/05
Blue plaque unveiled for Newbury entrepreneur Alphonse Cary
A blue plaque honoring Alphonse Cary was unveiled at 47 Northbrook Street in Newbury on 23 January, with his great‑great‑grandson Jon Boden attending and playing a tune by Cary; Cary ran a family music business from the 1870s and his successors kept it in town until 1964.
2026/02/05
Yate and District Bowls Club supports dementia and foodbank charities.
Yate and District Bowls Club raised funds during its 2025/26 season for the Alzheimer's Society and Yate Foodbank, after the committee noted four members had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
2026/02/05
Bolton woman is living a year in fancy dress
Lisa Hughes, 51, of Farnworth is wearing a different costume every day for a year to raise money for Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter and Winston's Wish, and has raised about £650 so far.
2026/02/05
Jamie Lee Curtis marks 27 years of sobriety in sentimental Instagram post
Jamie Lee Curtis marked 27 years of sobriety in an Instagram post remembering late costar Richard Lewis and thanking him for introducing her to recovery support.
2026/02/05
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